Heart Disease
Voice disorder productivity losses comparable to chronic diseases
Published in Heart Disease Weekly, May 6th, 2012
2012 MAY 6 -- DURHAM, N.C.- Patients with voice problems have nearly as many days of short-term disability claim and work productivity losses as those with chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease and depression, according to new findings from Duke University Medical Center researchers. Per claim, voice disorders account for up to 40 lost workdays and about $3,400 in short-term disability payments annually.
"The impact of vocal disorders on work productivity has not been fully appreciated," says Seth Cohen, M.D. an otolaryngologist at the Duke Voice Center. "This study further demonstrates the far-reaching impact they have on society."
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Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2012-05-06)
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